Model Risk Audit Director

We are partnered with a large, highly regulated financial institution is looking to hire an experienced Audit Director into its Internal Audit function. The role will lead complex third-line assurance work across the firm's model risk framework, with exposure to a broad range of quantitative models used across risk management, finance and business functions. The successful candidate will operate at a senior level within Internal Audit, taking ownership of audits from planning through reporting, challenging senior stakeholders and helping enhance audit coverage across an increasingly complex model risk environment. Key Responsibilities • Lead Internal Audit reviews across Model Risk Management and quantitative risk frameworks. • Own audits from planning through testing, issue identification and final reporting. • Assess governance and controls across the model lifecycle, including development, validation, implementation and monitoring. • Review models supporting areas such as capital, stress testing, credit and broader financial risk management. • Evaluate emerging risks associated with AI, machine learning and other advanced modelling techniques. • Partner with senior Risk, Finance and Internal Audit stakeholders to communicate findings and drive control improvements. Candidate Profile • Strong experience across Model Risk, Model Validation, Quantitative Risk or Model Audit. • Meaningful experience within Internal Audit, assurance or a second-line risk function. • Experience leading complex reviews or audits independently. • Strong understanding of model governance and model risk management frameworks. • Exposure to capital planning, stress testing or other quantitative risk models. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Quantitative academic background preferred.